Custom Permalinks vs Attachment Pages Redirect (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Custom Permalinks

Custom Permalinks

4.1(116)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
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Attachment Pages Redirect

Attachment Pages Redirect

4.9(47)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Attachment Pages Redirect has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 47 reviews) while Custom Permalinks leads in active installations (100K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Permalinks has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Attachment Pages Redirect has 181K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Custom Permalinks
Attachment Pages Redirect4.9/5
Total Reviews
116Custom Permalinks
Attachment Pages Redirect47
Active Installs
100K+Custom Permalinks
Attachment Pages Redirect20K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Custom Permalinks
Attachment Pages Redirect181K+
Support Resolution
0%Custom Permalinks
Attachment Pages RedirectN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoCustom Permalinks
Attachment Pages Redirect2 months ago
First Released
2008Custom Permalinks
Attachment Pages Redirect2012
Age
18 yearsCustom Permalinks
Attachment Pages Redirect14 years
WP Requires
2.6+Custom Permalinks
Attachment Pages Redirect4.8+
PHP Requires
7.0+Custom Permalinks
Attachment Pages Redirect5.6+
Business Model
FreeCustom Permalinks
Attachment Pages RedirectFree
Latest Version
3.1.2Custom Permalinks
Attachment Pages Redirect1.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Custom Permalinks

4.1/5(116 reviews)
5
69%
4
9%
3
3%
2
2%
1
18%

Attachment Pages Redirect

4.9/5(47 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
2%

Recent Reviews

Custom Permalinks Reviews

by dondonkiii

Changed the slug but the page turned unavailable

Did not work… I dont think this is a functional plugin. it has 4 stars in total with lots of 1 stars i guess it is what it is. I deleted the plugin and it is fine now.

by saad7777

caused Posts/Pages to redirect to other posts/pages.

blog post are redirecting to some other post. i dunno why. but deactivating this plugin resolved the issue. So the issue must be in the plugin. is there anything i can do in this situation?

by nimonogi

Excellent plugin

Excellent plugin. I would really like to see categories included as well.

Attachment Pages Redirect Reviews

by sailboats25

Great!

This plugin has been such a big help for my website. Before, people clicking an image they found in Google Images would be taken to the image’s attachment page with no other context. Now they are take

by robegb

Perfect

Exactly what I needed. Thanks!

by Joey

Works immediately

I didn’t want any attachment pages to be accessed by visitors, then found this plugin that does the job by just installing and activating. Thanks!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Permalinks or Attachment Pages Redirect more popular?
Custom Permalinks has 100K+ active installations while Attachment Pages Redirect has 20K+. Custom Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Permalinks or Attachment Pages Redirect?
Custom Permalinks has a 4.1/5 rating from 116 reviews, while Attachment Pages Redirect has a 4.9/5 rating from 47 reviews.
Are Custom Permalinks and Attachment Pages Redirect free?
Custom Permalinks is free and Attachment Pages Redirect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Permalinks or Attachment Pages Redirect?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Custom Permalinks was last updated 5 months ago and Attachment Pages Redirect was last updated 2 months ago.

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